Kathmandu — The Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates has ordered the arrest of 10 residents from different countries, including one Nepali national, for allegedly publishing misleading and fabricated video clips on social media.
UAE Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi directed authorities to file immediate legal cases against the accused, stating that the suspects shared false and manipulated content that could threaten public safety.
According to a report by Khaleej Times, the action followed continuous monitoring of digital platforms amid ongoing regional tensions. Investigations revealed that the suspects posted real footage of air defense systems intercepting attacks, scenes of projectiles on the ground, and crowds watching incidents, but shared them in a misleading context.
Authorities also found that some clips were artificially created using artificial intelligence to show fake explosions, attacks on major landmarks, or large fires that never actually occurred. Some videos reportedly used emotional scenes involving children to create false security threats, while others falsely claimed that military installations inside the UAE had been destroyed or tried to link foreign incidents to the country to mislead the public.
Officials said those arrested include one Nepali citizen along with nationals from Egypt, the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Cameroon, and two from India.
Authorities warned that publishing real or fabricated clips that may harm public security, spread panic, provide material for hostile media, or reveal sensitive information about national defense is a criminal offense.
The Attorney General stated that such acts are punishable under UAE law with at least one year in prison and a minimum fine of 100,000 dirhams, adding that the Public Prosecution will not tolerate such activities and will take strict legal action against those involved.
